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Happy New Year!
We met the $25,000 matching donation for all donations made before the end of the year!
Thank you very much for your generosity!
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As we approach our 100-year anniversary as the St. Irene Catholic Community of Faith, we are embarking on an effort to recenter our faith community, both physically and spiritually.
This project will complete necessary renovations to our worship space, our sound system, and our exterior – all in the space of three months.
The project budget is approximately $540,000, and to date, we’ve raised about $120,000 from previous pledges and some initial donors. Right now, we have the funds in our Diocesan account to begin this project, but we need to fundraise an additional $420,000.
How can you help?
- Learn about our proposed renovation and ask any questions you may have about the process.
- Pray for a safe, sound, and speedy renovation to our church home.
- Financially support this effort with your contribution – click the button below to donate.
- Volunteer to lend a hand with our return to our old church.
- Offer grace and patience as the process unfolds.
Thank you for your prayerful support of this project! We will update you on our progress.
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:30 pm**
Sunday: 8 am, 10 am**
Weekday Mass: Monday/Tuesday: 8 am
Wednesday: noon**
Thursday/Friday: 7 am
First Friday Holy Hour:
First Friday of the month, 7 pm
See the website calendar or bulletin for Holy Day Masses.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Thursday following the 7 AM Mass until Noon.
Reconciliation:
Saturdays 3:30pm
Parish Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm*
* See bulletin for holiday hours -
For information, call 630-393-2400 x110
Come share Mass with
Fr. Gregory Rothfuchs
Upcoming Events
List of Services
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Hospitality
Do you have a birthday or anniversary in October? Come to any of our weekend Masses on January 10 - 11, to receive a blessing. Then join us for hospitality after Mass!
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The Genius of J.R.R. Tolkien
Come join us as we discuss the Genius of J.R.R. Tolkien every other Monday beginning in January. The dates are: 1/12/26, 1/26/26, 2/9/26, 2/23/26, 3/9/26 and ending on 3/23/26. We are meeting in the St. Irene School Building (Room 202) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Please RSVP to Maggie@st-Irene.org
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Join us for Liturgy of the Word for Children on Sunday, January 18 during 10:00 am Mass.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Pamela Keating 630-393-2400 x120.
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Lay Carmelites
Who are the Lay Carmelites? Would you like to strengthen your friendship with Jesus? Deepen your relationship with Mary? Perhaps you are being called to be a Lay Carmelite. A Lay Carmelite community meets monthly at St. Irene Parish. Anyone who is interested in learning more can contact Debbie Andrle at 708-363-1753 or by email at debbie.andrle24@gmail.com. The next meeting is Sunday, January 18 at 1:30pm.
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Little Flowers Girls Club
The Little Flowers Girls’ Club is a program whose goal is to provide young Catholic Girls, ages five and up, with an opportunity to gather and learn about their Catholic heritage, faith, and tradition. Next meeting is Monday, January 19 at 6:00pm in the Mobiles.
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Lunch Bunch Luncheon
Our next Lunch Bunch Ministry will host a Soups and Salad luncheon on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:30am in the ACL. Dr. Shannon Burns will join us to share The Languages of Love.
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First Friday Holy Hour
On the evening before his Passion and Death, Jesus asked his sleepy apostles to pray quietly with him in the Garden of Gethsemane, “Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?” On February 6 at 7:00pm, we will celebrate our First Friday Holy Hour with Exposition of the Holy Eucharist and Benediction. For those who would like to extend the Hour, the parish rosary group will pray the rosary at 6:30 PM.
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Women's Book Study
We will be reading through the book Mirrors of God by Joseph W. Goetz. We will meet 2 Mondays, 2/16/26 and 3/2/2026 in the St. Irene School Building, Room 202.
To sign up or learn more, contact Maggie Detwiler - maggie@st.Irene.org
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Help Our Neighborhood Pantry
Our neighborhood pantry is in need of the following items: canned corn, canned fruit (any variety), rice 1 or 2 lb bags, canned tuna or canned chicken, Kraft macaroni & cheese. Items can be dropped off at the food pantry on Mondays & Thursdays between 2:30 and 5:00pm.
To receive food, "in person" shopping is Sundays 1:00 - 3:00pm & Tuesdays 11:00am - 1:00pm. There is also an Order Ahead program where you can pre-order online (go to orderahead.org and click on the IPC site). Drive thru and pick up the order on Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
The pantry is located at 29W260 Batavia Road (next door to Immanuel Presbyterian Church).
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Lunch Bunch Ministry Help Wanted
We are looking for ministers to take turns to help
- coordinate/organize
- find speakers or entertainment
- setup (Wednesday afternoon before the lunch)
- bake desserts
- cleanup
The luncheons are scheduled the first Thursday of the months of September – May/June. Please find it in your hearts to minister to this wonderful group of our faith community. If interested and need more information contact Pamela Keating pamela@st-irene.org 630-393-2400 x120 or Anna Saake annasaake1960@gmail.com 630-456-0644.
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